- District Identifier: GA-SD-006 (Key: sldu:13:6)
- Wiki Path: explore/places/ga/upper/6
- Chamber: Georgia State Senate (Upper House, FIPS 13)
- Geographic Scope: Southwestern Metro Atlanta and West Georgia
- Current Representation: Matt Brass (Republican)
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Counties Encompassed: Coweta County and Heard County entirely, plus southern portions of Carroll County.
- Municipalities and Communities: Includes portions of Carrollton and surrounding unincorporated settlements.
- Topography and Watersheds: Encompasses portions of the Chattahoochee River basin and agricultural rolling terrain typical of West Georgia.
- Transport Corridors: Intersected by Interstate 85 through Coweta County, U.S. Route 29, and state routes connecting Newnan to Carrollton.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Total Population: 191,052 residents (2020 Census benchmark).
- Voting Age Population: 146,190 residents.
- Demographic Composition: Approximately 70.38% White, 16.31% Black, 6.80% Hispanic, 1.88% Asian, and 5.18% multiracial.
- Electorate Dynamics: Characterized by strong suburban voting trends in Coweta County combined with conservative rural electorates in Heard and southern Carroll counties.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context (dated historical records)
- Historical Representation: Represented in past terms by legislators including Matt Brass.
- Electoral Competitiveness: Solidly favors Republican candidates in general election cycles across the suburban-rural mix.
- Voting Logistics: Managed via respective county board of elections offices; voters utilize Georgia My Voter Page for registration and precinct details.
- Election Results Reference: Certified outcomes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Major Employers: Healthcare systems, local school districts, and manufacturing facilities anchored in Newnan and Coweta County.
- Educational Institutions: Proximity to University of West Georgia campuses serving neighboring Carroll County.
- Civic Organizations: Local chambers of commerce, rotary clubs, and regional community foundations operating across Coweta and Heard.
- Healthcare Access: Primary care facilities and regional medical centers located within Newnan.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map
- Key Figures: Local municipal leaders, county commissioners, and state legislative staff.
- Key Organizations: Coweta County Board of Commissioners, Heard County Development Authority, and Carroll County public works.
- Correlation Question 1: How do transportation infrastructure investments along the Interstate 85 corridor influence economic commuter patterns between Coweta County and employment hubs in Fulton County?
- Correlation Question 2: What local economic development strategies are replacing tax base shifts following regional utility transitions within Heard County?
- Correlation Question 3: To what extent does residential subdivision expansion northward toward Carrollton affect municipal water infrastructure and county service delivery?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Committee Assignments: Managed through the Georgia General Assembly committee roster structure.
- Legislative Priorities: Focuses on regional infrastructure maintenance, fiscal conservatism, rural broadband expansion, and economic development incentives.
- Constituent Services: District offices handle constituent casework, state agency liaison, and local legislative inquiries.